Harnessing AI for Enhanced Weather Prediction: A Focus on Rainfall by Hira Farman, Noman Islam, Noman Hasany

“…The study will compare the accuracy and reliability of SCADA ((Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) to the benchmark for the specific area in question which will reveal the best prediction method. …”
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Instrumento para medir la competitividad de empresas agropecuarias de Santa Fe, Argentina by Patricia Acetta, María Isabel Castignani, Noelia Rossler, Marta Suero, Antonella Migliarini

“…Esta visualización proporciona una comprensión clara de las tendencias y áreas de enfoque en el campo. Además, se desarrolla un instrumento de evaluación para medir el potencial competitivo de las empresas, a través de la ponderación y valoración de cada nodo, permitiendo una comparación interna y externa de la empresa. …”
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EXPERIENCE OF USING PLANET EARTH OBSERVATION DATA IN RETRAINING COURSES FOR EDUCATORS IN THE JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF UKRAINE by Stanislav O. Dovgyi, Svitlana M. Babiichuk, Olha V. Tomchenko

“…Currently, the Academy has more than 250,000 students working in 64 scientific areas. In 2018, the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine received the status of Category 2 Science Education Center under the auspices of UNESCO and joined the network of Copernicus Academies. …”
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Advances and trends of modern and contemporary research on the geology of coal-measure minerals in China by Yong QIN

“…Reviewing the advances and trends of research on the geology of CMMs in China holds great historical significance and practical value while potentially providing some insights into subsequent research. …”
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Analysis of Air Quality Changes and Influencing Factors in Changchun during the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 by Hanbo Gao, Ju Wang, Tongnan Li, Chunsheng Fang

“…Simultaneously, the lockdown reduced the potential source area for PM2.5 (WPSCF ≥ 0.000007), but rebounded after the lockdown was lifted. …”
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Modified autologous neurosensory retinal transplantation and bevacizumab injection in primary extra-large chronic macular holes by Hossein Ashraf, Sezaneh Haghpanah, Mohammad Hossein Nowroozzadeh

“…Purpose: To investigate the outcome of primary idiopathic extra-large full-thickness macular holes (FTMH) treated with a modified autologous neurosensory retinal transplantation (ART) adjuncted by bevacizumab (BCZ) injection. …”
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Recognition of Health Care Provider's Patient Safety Culture in Kurdistan/Iraq by Ismail Ahmed Ali, Shewaz Abdalrahman Hussein, Shelan Omar Ali, Fuaad Azad Muhamad

“…Statistically, the results of the study showed a significant association among {educational status (p=0.006), work areas (p=0.014), staff position (P=0.001), and mean score of HSOPSC. …”
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Rural-urban disparities and socioeconomic determinants of caesarean delivery rates in Zimbabwe: Evidence from the 2019 National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey by G N Musuka, G Murewanhema, H Herrera, E Mbunge, R Birri-Makota, T Dzinamarira, D Cuadros, I Chingombe, A Mpofu, M Mapingure

“…In Zimbabwe, where healthcare access varies greatly, we aimed to analyse factors associated with ever having a CS using the 2019 National Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. …”
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Multiclass Supervised Learning Approach for SAR-COV2 Severity and Scope Prediction: SC2SSP Framework by Shaik Khasim Saheb, B. Narayanan, T.V. Narayana Rao

“… Purpose: Identifying high-risk areas for the virus or the potential for the technique to be applied to this infectious disease might be difficult. …”
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Forage harvesting using branch pruning compromises sustainable use and conservation of Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir., an endangered species by Bossila Séraphin Hien, Loyapin Bondé, Mohamed Mahamoud Charahabil, Sié Sylvestre Da, Joseph Issaka Boussim, Oumarou Ouédraogo

“…We measured leaf biomass on representative living branches on 48 individual trees of P. erinaceus distributed in protected and communal areas following topography gradient. Branch size distribution and branch pruning ratio (PR) expressing human pressure on sampled trees were appreciated. …”
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Role of Career Counselling in Medical Profession: Perceptions of Medical Students by Hina Ahmed, Abdullah Yousaf, Muhammad Ahmed, Muhammad Tauqeer Akhtar

“…After receiving formal IRB approval, data was collected via self-designed google forms and WhatsApp groups from MBBS students in their first to final academic year who volunteered to participate after piloting with Cronbach Alpha score of 0.81. …”
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Precision livestock farming applied to the dairy sector: 50 years of history with a text mining and topic analysis approach by Lucia Trapanese, Giovanna Bifulco, Alfio Calanni Macchio, Francesca Aragona, Sissy Purrone, Giuseppe Campanile, Angela Salzano

“…It identifies its key topics, aiming to clarify and categorize the various areas of interest related to this field, trying to underscore potentiality and existing knowledge gaps. …”
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Barriers to and facilitators of access to mental health services among pregnant adolescents and young mothers in Belize by Olusola Oladeji, Joanna Lai, Natalia R. Velazquez, Mohammed I. Bammai, Ghanshyam Kandel, Andria Spyridou, Natalia L. Beer, Angella E. Baitwabusa, Juliet Simmons, Fidel L. Cuellar, Iveth Quintanilla, Jeffan Augustine

“…Participants included pregnant adolescents, adolescent mothers and young mothers from rural and urban areas in three regions of the country (Southern, Northern, and Western). …”
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Statistical exploration of factors associated with birth of children having sickle cell traits among reproductive-age women in Nigeria by Gabriel Ogunde, Ayodele Shabi, Joshua O. Akinyemi

“…Result Nearly 62% of the mothers lived in rural areas, 38.2% had no formal education and 37.4% had ever given birth to at least five children. …”
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Development of a Conceptual Model to Understand Disease Burden in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Organ Damage by Lynne Broderick, Wen-Hung Chen, Roger A. Levy, April Mitchell Foster, Cindy Umanzor Figueroa, Kerry Gairy, Deven Chauhan

“…Participants with SLE-associated OD (n = 40) experienced detrimental impacts across 4 areas of their lives: physical, cognitive, psychosocial functioning, and economic and work-related well-being. …”
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PROFILES OF FILIPINO TEACHERS AND THEIR ONLINE TEACHING COMPETENCIES DURING THE PANDEMIC by Dave Marcial, Aurielle Lisa Z. Maypa, Cindy Ruth R. Villariza, Grace L. Apao

“…In conclusion, this research provides insights into the current landscape of online teaching proficiency among Filipino educators, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. The novelty of this paper lies in its comprehensive analysis of the correlation between educators' demographic profiles, social-technologic ladder, and online teaching competencies in the Philippine context. …”
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Analysis of Air Quality and Health Co-Benefits under Low Carbon Pathway in Taiwan by Hsin-Chih Lai, Shih-Ming Chung, Li-Ling Li, Wen-Yinn Lin, Min-Chuan Hsiao

“…Moreover, the reductions in the power sector are expected to have more significant impacts in densely populated areas due to their combination of industrial and residential zones.…”
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Exploring geothermal energy as a sustainable source of energy: A systemic review by Charity M. Nkinyam, Chika Oliver Ujah, Christian O. Asadu, Daramy V.V. Kallon

“…This review emphasizes geothermal energy's potential, extraction technologies, geothermal power plants, geothermal applications, and areas for further research. Additionally, it outlines current research initiatives and provides recommendations for stakeholders to promote geothermal energy as a vital component of a clean energy future.…”
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Evaluation of the digital diabetes prevention programme pilot: uncontrolled mixed-methods study protocol by William Henley, Elizabeth Murray, Kerry Daff, Anthi Lavida, Jenny Irwin, Jonathan Valabhji

“…National Health Service England (NHSE) is exploring the potential of a digital diabetes prevention programme (DDPP) and has commissioned a pilot with embedded evaluation.Methods and analysis This study aims to determine whether, and if so, how, should NHSE implement a national DDPP, using a mixed-methods pretest and post-test design, underpinned by two theoretical frameworks: the Coventry, Aberdeen and London - Refined (CALO-RE) taxonomy of behavioural change techniques for the digital interventions and the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) for implementation processes. In eight pilot areas across England, adults with non-diabetic hyperglycaemia (NDH) (glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) 42–47 mmol/mol or fasting plasma glucose 5.5–6.9 mmol/L) and adults without NDH who are overweight (body mass index (BMI) >25 kg/m2) or obese (BMI >30 kg/m2) will be referred to one of five digitally delivered diabetes prevention interventions. …”
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New Zealand policy experts’ appraisal of interventions to reduce smoking in young adults: a qualitative investigation by Janet Hoek, Heather Gifford, Jude Ball, El Shadan Tautolo

“…Exceptions were social marketing campaigns and extending smoke-free regulations to include outdoor areas of cafes and bars, which participants saw as politically feasible and likely to be effective.Conclusions Our findings suggest the merit of an approach that combines social marketing with regulation that makes accessing and using tobacco less convenient for young adults; however, political barriers may limit the regulatory options available in the short term. …”
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